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What would you say to a complete stranger if they approached you on the street and asked 'can you please tell me a love story?' One of Australia’s best-known authors convinced complete strangers to open up and share their unique, heartbreaking, inspiring and raw stories of love and turned it into his latest book called 'Love Stories.' You may also know Trent as the author of the acclaimed 'Boy Swa...

Jimmy and Jane Barnes have been in an incredible partnership for 40 years. Besides building a family, a musical empire and leaving a cultural legacy, during the pandemic Jimmy and Jane have become unlikely social media stars, thanks to their love of cooking and music. Episode notes -  Jimmy and Jane are great on the socials, find them on insta here: @jimmybarnesofficial Jimmy's book for kids is ca...

From humble beginnings and a hell of a lot of hard work, Collette Dinnigan has managed to take the world by storm and left us wanting more. In 1995 she was the first Australian to have a ready-to-wear collection in Paris. From designing sunnies to wallpaper, beautiful bridal wear to candles, and now she’s even a children’s book author....and could she be the winner of the new season of Celebrity M...

Peter V’Landys is both the ​​Racing NSW chief executive and the Australian Rugby League Commission chief. Under the guidance of V’Landys, the NRL was one of the first sporting organisations in the world to resume play after the first COVID wave, and this weekend is Grand Final weekend! Meanwhile horse racing in NSW has been able to continue successfully and grow throughout the entire pandemic. His...

Deb is the very definition of a multiple threat, from modelling, to media mogul, to designer...throw in magazine editor, homewares designer, philanthropist, TV and radio host....and....Deb can now add cancer survivor to her long list of achievements. In this episode Deb opens up about being content in her relationship, turning 60, her ups and downs and brushes with intense stress....and some very...

While some of us have watched helplessly at those harrowing images from Afghanistan, award winning artist and social commentator Ben Quilty has stepped up to help the plight of the Afghan people. Once Australia's official war artist in Kabul, in this episode Ben offers a unique perspective on the plight of the Afghan people in the face of the Taliban. Also in discussion is his time at the Syrian r...

 In part 2 with the wonderful Bec Gibney lots of topics are covered...from the menopause to raising teenage boys, vaxxers and anti-vaxxers, and how easy it is to let yourself go in lockdown....but thankfully most of our partners seem to be ok with that! Episode notes -  ‘Back To The Rafters’ premieres on Amazon Prime on Friday September 17th. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pi...

With Packed to the Rafters coming back to our screens soon what better time for a two part special with Rebecca Gibney. In part 2 Bec talks about avoiding the socials, her dedicated Brazilian fanbase, her very clear "no dickheads" policy and a quick stint over in Hollywood that confirmed Australia is the place to be. Episode notes -  Part 2 with Bec will publish here in a couple of days.... ‘Back...

Ironwoman, mum of three, wife, businesswoman, lots of fun - Candice Warner is everything. In this episode the Stellar Mag cover star (along with the fam for Father's Day) talks about the highs and lows of moving house, a reno that just won't quit, that one time she chased and confronted a heckler, how lockdowns are not good for the facial hair, and how TikTok + three daughters = madness.  Episode...

Turia Pitt is at her most open in this episode, and for someone who is usually very open, that is saying something! It’s been ten years since Turia, while running in an ultra marathon in the Kimberleys, became caught in an out-of-control grassfire. Open for discussion is a life suddenly thrust into the public eye, the beauty of ageing, did she see the light while on the operating table? her reacti...

In a career that has covered Two Hands, Puberty Blues and the fantastic Wentworth, Susie Porter has made her mark in Film and TV. In this episode she discusses her start at NIDA, career highs, career lows, being the voice of Best & Less when an income was very important, embarrassing sex scenes....and later in the episode Sam and Susie enjoy some common ground on having hubbys that really don't ca...

In this episode we've decided to go back to basics on what we know, what we don't know, the new normal and our path out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Peter Collignon has no doubt already been on your screens and in your ears in some capacity over the past 18 months. We believe as an infectious disease physician and microbiologist at the Canberra Hospital, as a professor at ANU and as someone...

From quarantine at a defence base in Darwin, Mack Horton reflects on the Tokyo Olympics. Sam and Mack discuss the differences in his Rio and Tokyo experiences, his personal disappointment with Bronze in the pool, the interesting possibility in coming up against Sun Yang again in Paris, and a fun guessing game is played - can you guess how many COVID tests Mack has had during the Olympics? (it's a...

At the age of just 35 Emily Tindal was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, that cancer has spread to her lymph nodes, lungs, liver and bones. Emily and her husband Sam have three wonderful daughters, 7 year old Clara, 5 year old Rose and newbie Eleni, please take the time to listen to her story.  Episode notes -  Contact the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program on 1800 627 701 or go to health....

As the first week of the Tokyo Olympics starts to wrap it's a great time to catch-up with ex-Olympian and Olympic commentator Giaan Rooney. In this episode Giaan discusses her retirement from the pool at the tender age of 23, her thoughts on the work Swimming Australia has done to turn things around, THAT disqualification is discussed as is Giaan's thoughts on being a working mum...and later in th...

As the Tokyo Olympics kick off we continue our catch-ups with some of our Olympic greats. In this episode Libby Trickett talks about that time Mack Horton threw Sun Yang the ultimate shade, her reflections on London 2012, a theme through Liesel Jones' episode echoes through this episode as Libby opens up on the feeling of never being enough, and, ultimately, is she missing being in the pool at thi...

Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics it's the perfect time to catch-up with one of our great Olympians. In this very open and honest episode Liesel discusses the pressures our elite swimmers face when in the pool and also after retirement....the challenges she had with body image, depression and the dramas in the camp at the 2012 Olympics. Later in the episode Liesel also addresses the comment from Dawn Fr...

Dr Cohen is a psychiatrist and Deputy Commissioner for the NSW Mental Health Commission, and has one of the most brilliant minds. During the recent spate of lockdowns around the country we've seen an increase in what is called pandemic fatigue, which includes increased levels of anxiety, depression and chronic health conditions, Dr Cohen discusses his thoughts on changes we can focus on including...

With the Olympics almost upon us we'll be featuring some experts and Olympians past, present and future in the upcoming weeks. In this episode broadcasting legend HG Nelson dials in from lockdown to preview what he expects from Tokyo. Also, Sam and HG talk COVID vaccines, revisit 'The Dream,' and touch on why HG thinks we Aussies should be proud of our OECD position. Episode notes - You can find S...

Daniel Morcombe was abducted and murdered in the Sunshine Coast in 2003 when he was 13. Daniel's parents Bruce and Denise Morcombe have continued his legacy through The Daniel Morcombe Foundation, which was established to make Australia a safer place for children.  In this episode Bruce and Denise open up about the strain of that loss on their marriage, the challenges around State and Federal defi...

Gus Worland is an award winning TV and radio broadcaster, and the founder of Gotcha4Life, a not-for-profit foundation established due to the alarming statistics surrounding suicide in Australia, with eight people taking their life every day.  In this episode Sam and Gus talk through the positive and negative influences of a 'blokey' culture, Aussie male stereotypes, and Gus opens up on how a suici...

Sophie Delezio first came to public attention in 2003 when she was badly burned after a car crashed into her day care centre. She was then involved in a second serious car accident in 2006. In this episode Sophie talks to Sam about her blossoming new career as a journalist, living in London through COVID, turning 20 and the enduring relationships she formed after her accidents.  Episode notes - Ge...

On the eve of his 50th birthday, it's part 2 of our special with Kyle Sandilands. In this episode Kyle discusses what he's got planned for the big day, it may involve the biggest boat on Sydney Harbour and a solid gold toilet. Kyle also talks about the very unique way he deals with paps and any of his entourage leaking stories, and is he planning on returning to TV anytime soon? All will be reveal...

His Sydney breakfast radio show is at it's most popular, and just before he celebrates his 50th birthday, is there a better time to talk to Kyle Sandilands? In Part 1 of this two part special Kyle talks about wokefolk, his friendship with John Ibrahim (who also makes a cameo appearance), his time on the streets of Brisbane before working up through Townsville and Mackay....and of course with Kyle...

On the eve of Fashion Week who better to catch-up with than the legend that is Camilla Franks. Sam and Camilla talk about everything from dressing Oprah, Carla Zampatti's funeral, which wines they're into at the moment, Camilla opens up about the challenges of IVF and her devastating brush with cancer. Also, going toe to toe with The Veronicas on Celebrity Apprentice had to be discussed didn't it?...